Card holding case

ABSTRACT

A card holding case includes a rear sheet having a first major area, and a front sheet having a second major area. The front sheet is attached to the rear sheet along a periphery such that the first and second major areas define a card receiving space for holding a plurality of cards. The front sheet is cut to form slits which are in spatial communication with the card receiving space. Each slit is configured such that once a card is inserted therethrough into the card receiving space, the card is urged toward the first major area. A bag including the card holding case is also disclosed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a card holding case, more particularly to acard holding case for a wallet, a handbag, or the like.

2. Description of the Related Art

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional wallet 1 includes a pluralityof layers 11 of different dimensions. The layers 11 have bottom endsthat are stitched together, and are arranged one in front of the otherin the manner as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 to define a bill receiving space112 for receiving banknotes or the like, and a plurality of cardreceiving spaces 111 for receiving a plurality of cards 10, such ascredit cards and the like. The conventional wallet 1 is disadvantageousin that the provision of the layers 11 increases material costs, as wellas fabrication costs. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, after the cards10 are inserted into the card receiving spaces 111, the wallet 1 will bestretched in the direction of its thickness. Besides, the cards 10cannot be easily taken out if too many cards 10 are inserted into thecard receiving spaces 111.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a conventional card holder 2, which is described inTaiwanese Utility Model Publication No. 118068. The card holder 2includes an outer layer 21, an inner layer 22, and a liner 23 interposedbetween the outer and inner layers 21, 22. The outer layer 21 cooperateswith the liner 23 to define a card receiving space 212, and is providedwith a plurality of slit units 211 that are communicated with the cardreceiving space 212 and that are arranged in pairs. Each slit unit 211has an eye-shaped opening confined by upper and lower edges 2112, 2111.Distal endpoints 2110 of the slit units 211 in each pair define adistance (I) which is longer than the width of a card 20. In use, lowerleft and right corners of the card 20 are respectively inserted throughthe openings of the slit units 211 into the card receiving space 212 tobe held therein. The outer layer 21 is further provided with asemi-circular slit 213 which is in spatial communication with the cardreceiving space 212 and which is disposed above a middle portion of eachpair of the slit units 211 such that a stop flap 214 is formed above themiddle portion of the slit units 211 and such that an upper edge of thecard 20 can be positioned between the flap 214 and the card receivingspace 212 after the lower left and right corners of the card 20 areinserted into the corresponding slit units 211.

Although the conventional card holder 2 permits individual placement ofthe cards 20 so that they do not overlap, it has a relatively largesize, which makes it inconvenient to carry. Moreover, the use of pairsof slit units 211 to position the cards 20 is not effective, even withthe provision of the flaps 214. The flaps 214 merely obstructinsertion/removal of the cards 20 into/from the card receiving spaces212.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cardholding case that can be fabricated using a reduced amount of materialand at a lower cost.

Another object of this invention is to provide a bag incorporating thecard holding case.

According to one aspect of this invention, a card holding case foraccommodating multiple cards includes: a rear sheet having a first majorarea that extends in a longitudinal direction to terminate at a firstupper edge; and a front sheet having a second major area that extendsupwardly and downwardly in the longitudinal direction to terminate atsecond upper and lower edges, respectively, and that further extendsleftward and rightward in a transverse direction relative to thelongitudinal direction to terminate at left and right edges,respectively. The front sheet is attached to the rear sheet along aperiphery such that the first and second major areas define a cardreceiving space, and such that the second upper edge is spaced apartfrom the first upper edge in the longitudinal direction so as to definean access opening which is in spatial communication with the cardreceiving space. The front sheet is cut in the transverse direction toform a slit unit which is in spatial communication with the cardreceiving space, and which divides the second major area into upper andlower regions proximate to the second upper and lower edges,respectively. The slit unit is configured such that once a card isinserted therethrough into the card receiving space, the card is urgedtoward the first major area.

According to another aspect of this invention, a bag includes a bag bodyhaving a mouth portion confined by two opposite major walls and twoopposite connecting walls that interconnect the major walls, and a cardholding case for accommodating multiple cards. The card holding case isprovided on one of the major walls and the connecting walls, andincludes: a rear sheet having a first major area that extends in alongitudinal direction to terminate at a first upper edge; and a frontsheet having a second major area that extends upwardly and downwardly inthe longitudinal direction to terminate at second upper and lower edges,respectively, and that further extends leftward and rightward in atransverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction to terminateat left and right edges, respectively. The front sheet is attached tothe rear sheet along a periphery such that the first and second majorareas define a card receiving space, and such that the second upper edgedefines an upper boundary of the card receiving space. The front sheetis cut in the transverse direction to form a slit unit which is inspatial communication with the card receiving space, and which dividesthe second major area into upper and lower regions proximate to thesecond upper and lower edges, respectively. The slit unit is configuredsuch that once a card is inserted therethrough into the card receivingspace, the card is urged toward the first major area. The front and rearsheets are integrally formed with said one of the major walls and theconnecting walls of the bag body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent in the following detailed description of the preferredembodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional wallet;

FIG. 2 is an assembled sectional view of the conventional wallet of FIG.1 in use, showing that a plurality of cards are received in cardreceiving spaces;

FIG. 3 is an extended plan view of another conventional card holder;

FIG. 4 is an assembled sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the first preferred embodiment of a cardholding case according to this invention;

FIG. 6 is an assembled sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an assembled sectional view similar to FIG. 6, showing that aplurality of cards are received in a card receiving space;

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the second preferred embodiment of a cardholding case according to this invention;

FIG. 9 is a plan view similar to FIG. 8, illustrating removal of a cardfrom the card receiving space in a state of use;

FIG. 10 is a plan view of the third preferred embodiment of a cardholding case according to this invention; and

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a bag incorporating the card holdingcase of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Before the present invention is described in greater detail, it shouldbe noted that like elements are denoted by the same reference numeralsthroughout the disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the preferred embodiment of a card holdingcase 100 according to this invention is adapted to accommodate multiplecards 6, such as credit cards and name cards. The card holding case 100includes a rear sheet 3 and a front sheet 4, which are preferably madefrom leather or leather-like material. The rear sheet 3 has a firstmajor area that extends in a longitudinal direction (Y) to terminate ata first upper edge 33. The front sheet 4 has a second major area thatextends upwardly and downwardly in the longitudinal direction (Y) toterminate at second upper and lower edges 44, 45, respectively, and thatfurther extends leftward and rightward in a transverse direction (X)relative to the longitudinal direction (Y) to terminate at left andright edges, respectively. The front sheet 4 is attached to the rearsheet 3 by stitching along a periphery such that the first and secondmajor areas define a card receiving space 5, and such that the secondupper edge 44 is spaced apart from the first upper edge 33 in thelongitudinal direction (Y) to define an access opening 110 (see FIG. 6)which is in spatial communication with the card receiving space 5. Thefront sheet 4 is cut in the transverse direction (X) to form a slit unit40 which is in spatial communication with the card receiving space 5,and which divides the second major area into upper and lower regionsproximate to the second upper and lower edges 44, 45, respectively. Theslit unit 40 is configured such that once the card 6 is insertedtherethrough into the card receiving space 5 in the longitudinaldirection (Y), the card 6 is urged toward the first major area. The slitunit 40 includes a plurality of slits 41, each having a left end 411 anda right end 412 proximate to the left and right edges of the front sheet4, respectively. The slits 41 are spaced apart from each other and arearranged in an indented manner in the longitudinal direction (Y). Asshown in FIG. 5, the left end 411 of an upper one of the slits 41 iscloser to the left edge than the left end 411 of a lower one of theslits 41. Besides, each of the slits 41 has left and right enlargedportions 413 proximate to the left and right edges, respectively, toprevent ripping of the front sheet 4 at the left and right ends 411, 412of the slit 41.

Furthermore, in the first preferred embodiment, the slits 41 areconfigured to extend along a curved line to facilitate insertion of thecards 6 thereinto. The slits 41 may also be configured to extend along alinear line in the transverse direction (X).

Compared with the conventional wallet 1 and the conventional card holder2 described above, the card holding case 100 of this invention has theadvantages of material and cost savings, and has a better cardpositioning effect.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the second preferred embodiment of a cardholding case 100 according to this invention is substantially similar tothe first preferred embodiment, and differs therefrom in that the frontsheet 4 has a slot 42 provided in the lower region of the second majorarea and below the left ends 411 of the slits 41. The slot 42 is inspatial communication with the card receiving space 5 and is adapted topermit extension of a finger of the user through the slot 42 to push thecard 6 upwardly, thereby facilitating removal of the card 6.

Referring to FIG. 10, the third preferred embodiment of a card holdingcase 100 according to this invention is substantially similar to thesecond preferred embodiment, and differs therefrom in that the cardholding case 100 has a plurality of slots 42 which are in spatialcommunication with the card receiving space 5, and which are providedrespectively below the left ends 411 of the slits 41.

FIG. 11 shows a bag 7 incorporating the card holding case 100 of thisinvention. The bag 7 includes a bag body 72 having a mouth portion 70confined by opposite outer and inner major walls 71 and two oppositeconnecting walls 73 that interconnect the major walls 71, and a flap 75superimposed on the outer major wall 71. The card holding case 100 isprovided on one of the outer and inner major walls 71 and the connectingwalls 73, or any other suitable parts of the bag body 72.

Referring to FIG. 11, in combination with FIG. 9, the card holding case100 as exemplified herein is substantially based on the second preferredembodiment heretofore described, and includes a rear sheet 3 and a frontsheet 4 that are integrally formed with one of the outer major walls 71and the connecting walls 73. The rear sheet 3 has a first major areathat extends in a longitudinal direction (Y) to terminate at a firstupper edge 33. The front sheet 4 has a second major area that extendsupwardly and downwardly in the longitudinal direction (Y) to terminateat second upper and lower edges 44, 45, respectively, and furtherextends leftward and rightward in a transverse direction (X) relative tothe longitudinal direction (Y) to terminate at left and right edges,respectively. The front sheet 4 is attached to the rear sheet 3 along aperiphery such that the first and second major areas define a cardreceiving space 5, and such that the second upper edge 44 defines anupper boundary of the card receiving space 5. The front sheet 4 is cutin the transverse direction (X) to form a slit unit 40 which is inspatial communication with the card receiving space 5, and which dividesthe second major area into upper and lower regions proximate to thesecond upper and lower edges 44, 45, respectively. The slit unit 40 isconfigured such that once a card 6 is inserted therethrough into thecard receiving space 5, the card 6 is urged toward the first major area.The slit unit 40 includes a plurality of slits 41 that are spaced apartfrom each other and that are arranged in an indented manner in thelongitudinal direction (Y). A slot 42 is provided in the lower region ofthe second major area and below the slits 41. In this embodiment, thecard holding case 100 includes two slit units 40 that are spaced apartfrom each other in the transverse direction (X).

While the present invention has been described in connection with whatis considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it isunderstood that this invention is not limited to the disclosedembodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements includedwithin the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as toencompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.

1. A card holding case for accommodating multiple cards, comprising: arear sheet having a first major area that extends in a longitudinaldirection to terminate at a first upper edge; and a front sheet having asecond major area that extends upwardly and downwardly in thelongitudinal direction to terminate at second upper and lower edges,respectively, and that further extends leftward and rightward in atransverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction to terminateat left and right edges, respectively, said front sheet being attachedto said rear sheet along a periphery such that said first and secondmajor areas define a card receiving space, and such that said secondupper edge is spaced apart from said first upper edge in thelongitudinal direction so as to define an access opening which is inspatial communication with said card receiving space, said front sheetbeing cut in the transverse direction to form a slit unit which is inspatial communication with said card receiving space, and which dividessaid second major area into upper and lower regions proximate to saidsecond upper and lower edges, respectively, said slit unit beingconfigured such that once a card is inserted therethrough into said cardreceiving space, the card is urged toward said first major area.
 2. Thecard holding case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slit unit includesa plurality of slits that are spaced apart from each other and that arearranged in an indented manner in the longitudinal direction.
 3. Thecard holding case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said front sheet has atleast one slot provided in said lower region of second major area, saidslot being in spatial communication with said card receiving space andbeing adapted to permit extension of a finger through said slot to pushthe card upwardly.
 4. The card holding case as claimed in claim 2,wherein each of said slits has left and right enlarged portionsproximate to said left and right edges, respectively.
 5. A bagcomprising: a bag body having a mouth portion confined by two oppositemajor walls and two opposite connecting walls that interconnect saidmajor walls; and a card holding case for accommodating multiple cards,said card holding case being provided on one of said major walls andsaid connecting walls, and including: a rear sheet having a first majorarea that extends in a longitudinal direction to terminate at a firstupper edge; and a front sheet having a second major area that extendsupwardly and downwardly in the longitudinal direction to terminate atsecond upper and lower edges, respectively, and that further extendsleftward and rightward in a transverse direction relative to thelongitudinal direction to terminate at left and right edges,respectively, said front sheet being attached to said rear sheet along aperiphery such that said first and second major areas define a cardreceiving space, and such that said second upper edge defines an upperboundary of said card receiving space, said front sheet being cut in thetransverse direction to form a slit unit which is in spatialcommunication with said card receiving space, and which divides saidsecond major area into upper and lower regions proximate to said secondupper and lower edges, respectively, said slit unit being configuredsuch that once a card is inserted therethrough into said card receivingspace, the card is urged toward said first major area, said front andrear sheets being integrally formed with said one of said major wallsand said connecting walls of said bag body.
 6. The bag as claimed inclaim 5, wherein said slit unit includes a plurality of slits that arespaced apart from each other and that are arranged in an indented mannerin the longitudinal direction.
 7. The bag as claimed in claim 5, whereinsaid front sheet has at least one slot provided in said lower region ofsaid second major area, said slot being in spatial communication withsaid card receiving space and being adapted to permit extension of afinger through said slot to push the card upwardly.
 8. The bag asclaimed in claim 6, wherein each of said slits has left and rightenlarged portions proximate to said left and right edges, respectively.